Riverfront Ranch Home on 5.5 Acres – Medford, WI – $348,900

Property Overview

Set along the Black River in Medford, Wisconsin, this newer country ranch home offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, 1,387 square feet of finished living space, and 5.5 picturesque acres. Built in 2019, the single-level residence combines an open-concept living room and kitchen/dining area with cathedral ceilings, a spacious primary suite, and a full poured-concrete basement.

The property has a peaceful, park-like setting with direct waterfront along the Black River. A pergola overlooking the river provides a dedicated outdoor gathering area with a charming swing and nearby fire pit. The property also includes an attached two-car garage and a separate 24-by-24-foot workshop/garage with its own breaker box.

Interior Features

The main level centers around an open living room and kitchen/dining area with cathedral ceilings. The living room measures approximately 18 by 13 feet, while the kitchen measures approximately 11 by 13 feet. Flooring includes carpet and vinyl.

The primary bedroom is located on the main level and measures approximately 13 by 14 feet. The primary suite includes a walk-in shower and walk-in closet. Two additional main-level bedrooms each measure approximately 10 by 13 feet.

The home is equipped with electric heat, a heat pump, forced-air heating, and central air conditioning. Included appliances are a refrigerator, range/oven, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, water filtration system, and water softener.

Basement, Garage & Outdoor Improvements

A full, unfinished poured-concrete basement provides additional space beneath the 1,387-square-foot finished living area. The attached two-car garage includes a garage door opener.

Beyond the attached garage, a separate 24-by-24-foot workshop/garage has its own breaker box. The additional structure provides substantial space for projects, storage, recreational equipment, or other practical uses.

Outdoor features include a patio, pergola overlooking the Black River, a swing, and a nearby fire pit. The property is directly associated with the Black River waterfront and encompasses 5.5 acres.

Waterfront Setting

The property is situated along the Black River with riverfront and waterfront features. The pergola creates a dedicated vantage point overlooking the water, while the surrounding acreage provides a spacious outdoor setting.

Utilities & Construction

The home was built in 2019 in a ranch architectural style with vinyl siding and a shingle roof. The property uses a private well and septic and holding-tank systems. The listing identifies the property as the last home on Medford Electric.

The parcel is zoned Residential and is identified by parcel number 032.01226.0001. The property is located in the Medford municipality and Medford region.

Area Overview

Medford is the county seat of Taylor County in north-central Wisconsin. The 2020 U.S. Census recorded 4,349 residents within the city. The community sits along the Black River and provides a mix of residential, commercial, recreational, and civic resources serving the surrounding rural area.

Safety & Crime

Available 2024 FBI-derived city-level data for Medford reported 10 violent-crime incidents and 53 property-crime incidents. The reported categories included 5 rape offenses, 5 aggravated assaults, 2 burglaries, 49 larceny-theft offenses, and 2 motor-vehicle thefts. These figures describe reported crime within the city and do not represent conditions at this specific property.

Because crime statistics are city-level measures, they should be considered general community context rather than an address-specific assessment.

Schools & Education

Nearby public schools include Medford Area Elementary School, Medford Area Middle School, and Medford Area Senior High School. The Medford Area Public School District is a PK–12 public school district with five schools listed by the National Center for Education Statistics for the 2025–2026 school year.

School proximity does not establish enrollment assignment for this property. Buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment requirements directly with the school district.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare services in Medford include Aspirus Medford Hospital at 135 South Gibson Street. The facility lists emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, radiology, obstetrics and gynecology, critical care, and other medical services. Aspirus also operates urgent care and pharmacy services in Medford.

Housing Market History

For a consistent five-year historical comparison, the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s annual All-Transactions House Price Index for Taylor County provides a county-level measure rather than a property-specific valuation. The index uses 2000 as its base year and is designed to track changes in single-family home prices over time.

For additional current context, Zillow reported a typical Medford home value of $245,668 as of August 31, 2026, with a 9.3% one-year increase. Zillow’s city-level figure is a different metric from the FHFA county index and should not be combined with the historical index series.

Transportation & Access

Medford is served by Wisconsin State Highways 13 and 64, which connect through the community and provide regional road access. WisDOT identifies a 14.28-mile WIS 64 project extending from WIS 13 in Medford east toward the Lincoln County line. Taylor County Airport is also located in Medford and participates in Wisconsin’s Fly Wisconsin Airport Passport program.

As of 2026, WisDOT also reported bridge rehabilitation work on WIS 13 over the Little Black River south of Medford, with construction scheduled for completion in early October 2026.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Medford provides everyday shopping and services for the surrounding community. The Medford Walmart Supercenter at 1010 North 8th Street includes grocery, pharmacy, bakery, deli, garden center, vision services, money services, and home-improvement-related services.

Parks & Recreation

Medford’s recreation system includes Medford City Park, a 100-acre park with a swimming pool, inclusive playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, softball fields, camping facilities, shelters, and a skatepark. The city’s Riverwalk follows the Black River around the millpond, while the 26-mile Pine Line Trail provides a regional walking and biking route.

Whelen Park includes an open-air shelter, bathrooms, a kitchen facility, and a lighted splashpad, with future plans identified by the city for improved riverbank access for fishing. The surrounding region also provides access to the Black River for fishing, paddling, hiking, and picnicking.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property itself is identified with a private well and septic/holding-tank systems. The listing also identifies Medford Electric as the electric utility serving the property. Area-level utility information should be confirmed for the specific address before making service decisions.

Medford Electric is a municipally owned utility that provides electric service to the City of Medford and portions of five surrounding townships. For broadband, Spectrum advertises service in Medford with plans up to 1 Gig, while the Wisconsin Public Service Commission provides an address-searchable broadband map for verifying providers, technologies, and advertised speeds at a particular location.

Development & Planning

The City of Medford adopted its updated Comprehensive Plan 2045 on June 23, 2025. The adopted plan provides a long-range framework for transportation, utilities, housing, community facilities, natural resources, economic development, and land use through 2045.

The plan identifies goals including expanded pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, utility extensions supporting future development, broadband expansion, downtown redevelopment, redevelopment of underused sites, and strategic planning for future residential and industrial growth. These are citywide planning objectives rather than guarantees of development at or immediately around this property.

Property Summary